Mother, son held after altercation with girl

Updated 9:49 pm, Friday, March 22, 2013

BERNE – A mother and son were arrested after the son allegedly punched and choked his girlfriend while in a car driven by his mother on the way home from the Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Albany County Sheriff's Office said.

The 18-year-old girl told police she was held against her will and assaulted. Her complaint says she was punched and choked by her boyfriend, Harold Albright III, 17, of Berne. She said she attempted to escape from the vehicle several times when it stopped, but was repeatedly pulled back in by Albright.

Albright's mother, Mary Miesowicz, 46, of Berne, was driving the car. The girl told police Miesowicz had given her alcohol prior to the dispute.

Albright and Miesowicz were both arrested.

Albright was charged with second-degree strangulation, a felony, third-degree assault and second-degree unlawful imprisonment. He was sent to Albany County jail in lieu of $11,000 bail.

Miesowicz was charged with second-degree unlawful imprisonment and unlawful dealing with a child, both misdemeanors. She was sent to Albany jail in lieu of $6,000 bail.